Social Worker, Diana Jones SC (53016)

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,600 - 71,326; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Senior Center Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs of older adults, develop care plans, and connect participants with government benefits like Medicare and Medicaid. The role requires crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, organizing support groups, maintaining records, and advocating for clients to improve quality of life.

A Master’s in Social Work and at least two years of experience are required; bilingual abilities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• At least two years’ experience in providing social services.
• Experience in providing case management or social services within the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients to resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate clients’ medical or physical conditions and assess their needs.
• Refer clients or families to community resources to assist in recovery from mental and physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, education, benefits, entitlement and job placement.
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them improve quality of life.
• Organize support groups on topics such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, etc.
• Organize support groups or counsels for family members to assist in understanding and supporting clients.
• Maintain written records of contact with clients, including case files, worker logs, and computerized client databases.
• Attend required training, including mandatory funding organizations.
• Assist agency in outreach activities in the community.
• Abide by all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required by the Director.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Overview

The Senior Center Social Worker serves as a vital resource for older adults and their families within our older adult center. This role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing individualized care plans, and connecting participants with essential government benefits like Medicare and Medicaid. The Social Worker acts as a liaison and advocate, facilitating support groups and organizing wellness programs to combat social isolation. This position requires a compassionate professional capable of crisis intervention and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to foster a supportive environment for diverse aging populations.

Location: 1175 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary: $71,326.00

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients to resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate clients’ medical or physical conditions and assess their needs.
• Refer clients or families to community resources to assist in recovery from mental and physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, education, benefits, entitlement and job placement.
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them improve quality of life.
• Organize support groups on topics such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, etc.
• Organize support groups or counsels for family members to assist in understanding and supporting clients.
• Maintain written records of contact with clients, including case files, worker logs, and computerized client databases.
• Attend required training, including mandatory funding organizations.
• Assist agency in outreach activities in the community.
• Abide by all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required by the Director.

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering comprehensive assistance to clients.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and using results to guide programmatic decisions.
• Articulated knowledge of health, mental health and wellness issues.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based and evidence-informed health practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate presentations to large and small audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary for effective work relationships.
• Bilingual (Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin) required.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• At least two years’ experience in providing social services required.
• Experience in providing case management or social services within the senior population required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy: It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.